Joy Lawal-Meeks
Irving
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with experience at Mansfield ISD and JPS Hospital. Excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Proven ability to adapt instructional materials and de-escalate challenging situations, ensuring a safe and engaging learning environment. Skilled in supporting daily living needs and maintaining patient safety, fostering positive outcomes for students and patients alike.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher Aide (Paraprofessional)
Mansfield Independent School District (MISD)
09.2024 - Current
- Maintaining good rapport with students
- Help uphold good morals
- Ensure students use their words and become better
- De-escalate in case of sudden outburst or tantrums
- Help/support students when necessary
- Ensure general hygiene and safety
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield ISD
12.2023 - 09.2024
- Implemented lesson plans to maintain classroom engagement and facilitate student learning
- Adapted instructional materials to meet diverse learning needs of students
- Collaborated with teaching staff to support curriculum goals and enhance educational outcomes
- Managed classroom behavior, promoting a positive and respectful learning environment
- Ensured general hygiene and safety
Patient Safety Assistant (PSA)
John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care
- Assisted in incident reporting and analysis to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve communication regarding patient safety measures.
- Changed linens, ensuring general hygiene
- Took vitals and documented patient records
- Ensured general safety of patients
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Jos
Jos Nigeria08-1986
High School Diploma -
Queen Amina College
Kaduna Nigeria12-1972
No Degree - Secretarial Duties
Federal Training Centre
Kaduna Nigeria 05.1973 - 03.1974
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Supporting daily living needs
- De-escalating techniques
- Mobility support
- Duty assignments
- Maintaining patient safety
Timeline
Teacher Aide (Paraprofessional)
Mansfield Independent School District (MISD)
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Mansfield ISD
12.2023 - 09.2024
Patient Safety Assistant (PSA)
John Peter Smith (JPS) Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2023
No Degree - Secretarial Duties
Federal Training Centre
05.1973 - 03.1974
High School Diploma -
University of Jos
High School Diploma -
Queen Amina College